Zhang Qucheng, also ranked high in the army, is a brave general in the army and quite influential in the army.
Now, he has surrendered to Li Jiancheng.
Such a result not only made Li Shimin lose face, but also made Li Shimin very frustrated. Qin Wangfu and Donggong have been fighting for so many years, it is not that Donggong did not fail to win general Li Shimin with a lot of money.
However, all failed without exception.
Whether it was Qin Qiong, Yu Chigong, Cheng Yaojin and others, including some other counselors, they were all recruited by the East Palace.
Now, there is a Zhang Qucheng.
Even though Li Shimin regained his composure, although he was not angry, he said: "Everyone has his own ambitions. Since Zhang Qucheng chose to submit to the East Palace, let him be ignored. If he is willing to go, that is his will. After all, the feet grow on him. Yes, we can't stop him from leaving, we can only say a few words at most."
Changsun Wuji said: "Your Highness, the impact of this matter will definitely not end here."
Li Shimin said: "How to say?"
Changsun Wuji said: "The reason is very simple. Zhang Qucheng's obedience, especially at the East Palace tonight, hosted a banquet in honor of Zhang Qucheng. The East Palace can completely hide the news, not promote Zhang Qucheng, and keep Zhang Qucheng in Qin Palace as a hidden stake. But In the end, the news about Zhang Qucheng got out, and it was obvious that Donggong did it on purpose."
"The East Palace is going to spread the news."
"Its purpose is actually very simple."
"It is to let everyone in the Prince of Qin's mansion know the news, to know that someone has surrendered to the East Palace, and to let people know that submitting to the East Palace will bring huge benefits, which will lead to a change in people's minds."
"This is Donggong's intention."
"The key point is that once the Qin Palace cannot suppress the matter. As a result, some people continue to betray His Highness and join the door of the Eastern Palace. After one after another, momentum will be formed, causing His Highness to gain prestige in the court and even in the army. damaged."
"This is no small matter."
Zhangsun Wuji talked eloquently, with a look of worry on his face.
Fang Xuanling added: "The East Palace is already powerful and has an advantage, but now, the East Palace has created a momentum that is stronger than His Highness. It is very likely that the strong will always be strong and the weak will always be weak. In the end, Your Highness The power is even more damaged. At the moment, we must deal with it, and we cannot let it go."
Li Shimin sighed and said: "This matter is not easy to deal with. The East Palace is suppressing Prince Qin's mansion, and the emperor is happy to see it succeed, and will even secretly promote this matter. Zhang Qucheng has just voted for the East Palace. If we make a move, Zhang Qucheng will have any problems." , the final conflict will point to our Qin Palace, because our Qin Palace cannot tolerate people."
Changsun Wuji said: "So this matter is very difficult, but we have to solve Zhang Qucheng. It's just that when we solve Zhang Qucheng, we can't put all the responsibility on the Qin Palace, and even let the East Palace take the blame. "
Du Qi sat aside and listened quietly.
Although it is said that Du Qi is in charge of bad people and is mainly responsible for intelligence, but when it comes to such matters, Du Qi can also express his opinions. It's just that he waited quietly and listened to what Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji had to say.
The two came all the way.
Know the news first, maybe you already have a countermeasure.
Li Shimin looked at Fang Xuanling, and asked: "Xuanling, you have a lot of tricks, but do you have a way to deal with Zhang Qucheng?"
Fang Xuanling said: "Your Highness, the only way to deal with Zhang Qucheng is to borrow a knife to kill people and let the East Palace deal with Zhang Qucheng. Although Zhang Qucheng is a brave general, his nature is tyrannical."
"Especially Zhang Qucheng, who likes to visit brothels, and even abuses weak women."
"In the early years, when he was attacking Yuhuaji, after breaking the city and defeating Yuhuaji, Zhang Qucheng couldn't wait to enter the city and went to the brothel to vent his anger. He abused a woman to death."
"Because the city had just been captured at that time, and it was the first offender, His Highness just reprimanded Zhang Qucheng and reprimanded Zhang Qucheng with thirty army sticks, that's all."
"Now back in Chang'an, Zhang Qucheng is under the command of His Highness, and under the awe of His Highness, Zhang Qucheng's temperament is suppressed and he dare not act rashly. But after returning to the East Palace, he will definitely let his temperament go completely, and it is very likely that he will make mistakes again."
Fang Xuanling talked eloquently, and said: "Now I think that we only need to keep an eye on Zhang Qucheng. Once we find out his information, we can arrange for people in the court to impeach Zhang Qucheng. At that time, we will see how the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace will deal with it."
Li Shimin nodded and said: "I think of what you said. After Zhang Qucheng was dealt with by this king, he became obedient and didn't dare to make any oversteps. After so many years, Zhang Qucheng is not bad. Xuan If you don't mention this matter, this king will almost forget it."
Fang Xuanling said: "Your Highness is busy with affairs, how can I remember these things."
Changsun Wuji said: "Xuanling's plan is indeed good. But what I am worried about is that people in the court will impeach Zhang Qucheng. Although the East Palace will deal with it, it may be considered by His Majesty as a battle for the heir apparent, and His Majesty may take sides. East Palace. In the court hall, people from Prince Qin¡¯s Mansion openly started a war with East Palace, which may not be beneficial to us.¡±
Li Shimin frowned upon hearing this.
This is his situation.
Constrained everywhere.
Li Yuan is on the side of Li Jiancheng. Even though Li Shimin is extremely influential in the army, and even serves as a minister in the court, Li Shimin also intervenes in many government affairs in the court. The problem is that the prince of the East Palace has righteousness.
This is where it gets difficult.
Li Shimin thought for a while, his eyes fell on Du Qi, and he said, "Erlang, what do you think?"
Du Qi smiled lightly and said: "Your Highness, in fact, there is no way out when what happened to Zhang Qucheng happened. The matter has come to this point, we can't retreat, we can only move forward, we must take down Zhang Qucheng."
"As for once you are in the court, there will be a storm, leading to party disputes, that is not hesitating."
"Originally, His Majesty favored the Eastern Palace."
"Is it possible that after His Highness backs down, His Majesty will soften his heart and stop favoring the East Palace?"
"wrong!"
"Your Majesty cannot change."
Du Qi's eyes were sharp, and he said sternly: "Today the East Palace instigated a general against His Highness, and tomorrow another general will be instigated. If things go on like this, there will be no one available around His Highness."
"Who wants to follow a wimp?"
"So this time, His Highness will take action no matter what. What's more, after Zhang Qucheng committed a crime, Zhang Qucheng must be dealt with. It is an upright conspiracy, not a conspiracy."
"Your Majesty is dissatisfied, so what."
"It can only be disposed of."
"Even if His Majesty is dissatisfied with His Highness for dealing with Zhang Qucheng, he will think that Donggong is blind and has no discerning eyes, so he will just look for crooked things."
Du Qi continued: "As far as the East Palace is concerned, Li Jiancheng cannot keep Zhang Qucheng, and it will also affect him. Therefore, this is a knock on the mountain and a tiger, and it is even more proactive. Your Highness treats the people under his command well. , also need majesty."
"A combination of kindness and power is the right way."
"If the people below are dissatisfied with His Highness for disposing of a Zhang Qucheng who betrayed the Qin Palace, then these people are not the direct descendants of the Qin Palace, nor are they aligned with the Qin Palace."
"Even if such a person belongs to the Qin Palace now, in the future such a person will betray the Qin Palace if he is even slightly lured. So my point of view is very simple, that is, to make a strong move."
Du Qi said: "His Royal Highness wants Zhang Qucheng to know the fate of betraying Prince Qin's mansion, and let people know the courage of King Qin."
Li Shimin nodded in agreement.
However, Li Shimin did not make a decision immediately, and asked: "Wuji, Xuanling, what do you think?"
Changsun Wuji thought for a while, then laughed dumbfounded, and said: "Your Highness, Du Erlang's analysis convinced me. I agree with his opinion."
Fang Xuanling said: "Your Highness, I also agree with you."
Li Shimin nodded and said: "Since we all agree with Erlang's analysis, we will proceed according to Du Qi's suggestion. The Qin Palace took action against Zhang Qucheng and asked him to pay the price for his betrayal." (Remember the website website: www.hlnovel.com